1. Statehood Day: February 22, 1907 was the date on which Oklahoma was officially admitted as the 46th state of the United States. It is celebrated as Statehood Day across Oklahoma state.

2. The First African American Olympic Gold Medalist: Jesse Owens, one of the greatest track and field athletes of all time was born on February 22, 1913. He won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, setting world records and disproving Nazi leader Adolf Hitler's notion of white supremacy.

3. Oklahoma City's First Black Mayor: On February 22, 1994, Oklahoma City elected its first African American mayor, Ron Norick. He served as the mayor from 1987 to 1998 and played a key role in the city's redevelopment and recovery following the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.

4. Will Rogers' Birthday: Will Rogers, the legendary American humorist and actor, was born on February 22, 1879, in Oologah, Oklahoma. He was known for his wit and wisdom, and his popular columns, movies, and radio broadcasts. He died in a plane crash in 1935.

5. Oklahoma City Thunder's Record-Breaking Game: On February 22, 2017, the Oklahoma City Thunder played a record-breaking game against the New York Knicks. The team set a new NBA record for the most points scored in a triple-overtime game with a final score of 124-128. Russell Westbrook scored 38 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists in the game.